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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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